In Wednesday's league contest, the Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) soccer team edged the host Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC), by a tally of 2-1.

Next, the Patriots face the McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 27. Freedom will attempt to better on its 10-6 season record. The Titans go into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 1-1 league Watauga (Boone, NC).

With the loss, Alexander Central moves to 0-16 on the year. The Cougars travel to South Caldwell (Hudson, NC) to encounter the Spartans in a challenge on Monday, October 27. The Spartans go into the challenge with a record of 5-10. South Caldwell lost 6-0 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Stephens (Hickory, NC)